Up and Adam Adventures

Trail cams have been a real game changer in the area of scouting for deer, turkey and other big game. Over the past few years the market has exploded with new cameras and new technology far superior to cameras of the past. These modern cameras take great quality photos and can really give you a sneak peek at the critters roaming around your hunting land when you're not there. Big Game Treestands debuted their EyeCon camera line last year, and the Black Widow model is garnering lots of attention for it's best-in-class features. The other models are the Storm, which features a built-in viewing screen, and the no-frills QuickShot. Features of the Black Widow: - Thin, low-profile design - Completely undetectable flash - Daytime: 1.3 - 5.0 MP photos; Nighttime: 1.3 MP photos - Flash range: 50" (40' night range) - Color in daytime; monochrome at night - 1.2-second trigger speed - Takes 15, 30, or 300-second videos (30 fps) - Backlit LED screen - Time, date, an...

Last week I attended the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention in Nashville, TN. The event took place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and it was my first time to visit Nashville since the week before the flood of 2010. The Opryland resort has been rebuilt as good or better than it was before an was an awesome venue for the show. The convention included calling contests, taxidermy contests, drawings, raffles and concerts, providing something for just about everyone. Over the two days I was there I was able to meet several hunting celebrities like Mark and Terry Drury, country singer Chuck Wicks, a host of turkey call and gear makers, outfitters and regular folks alike. Some of my favorite mounts from the taxidermy competition... I was also able to finally meet several people that I had previously only been friends with through Facebook and Twitter and all of them were as genuine as they seemed trough the Internet. There is nothing better than getting ...

I recently received a Fuse Accessories camo phone case for my iPhone, and I haven't taken it off since I put it on. I'm not a big fan of some of the bulkier camo phone cases available due to the fact that I keep my phone in my pocket most of the time. These Fuse cases are slim, slick and offer great protection for my phone while showing off my outdoor style. I picked up the iPhone 4S case in Realtree AP. Fuse offers iPhone clip-on style Realtree and Mossy Oak patterns, and also holster-style cases for just about any phone out there. As an exclusive deal for my readers, Fuse is offering a 10% DISCOUNT on camo phone cases! Just enter the coupon code "UPANDADAM" when you check out. You can pick up a great case for your phone, and get a great deal on it too!

If you're on Twitter, I highly recommend that you check out #huntchat, a fun hunting group chat that takes place on Sundays and Wednesdays at 9pm EST. Topics range from the olfactory senses of deer to camo patterns and gun laws. It's very informative and you can search using the hash tag "#huntchat" even if you're not abale to participate during the time of the chat. Come join us for the "fastest 60 minutes on Twitter." Wednesdays and Sundays from 9pm to 10pm EST.

"Here we have a weapon of beauty and romance. He who shoots with a bow, puts his life's energy into it. The force behind the flying shaft must be place there by the archer. At the moment of greatest strain he must draw every sinew to the utmost; his hand must be steady; his nerves under absolute control; his eye keen and clear. In the hunt he pits his well trained skill against the instinctive cunning of his quarry. By the most adroit cleverness, he must approach within striking distance, and when he speeds his low whispering shaft and strikes his game, he has won by strength of arm and nerve. It is a noble sport." -Saxton Pope, from his book "Hunting With The Bow & Arrow" first published in 1923.

If you've ever used deer attractant scents, you know what a messy proposition that can be. Before you know it, your hands, clothing, gear, truck, house...etc. smell like deer pee. And although your fellow hunters understand, your non-hunting buddies or significant others may object. Big Deer Hunters has created a bucklure that will make deer hunting a little bit easier.  Their original bucklure stick is made with 100% Premium Deer urine. No filler urine added! Their two new lures are Big Daddy buck scent and Come and Get It doe-in-heat. This product doesn’t spill, won’t break if dropped from a tree stand and rain won’t wash away the scent.  The lures are never touched by the naked hand, only with latex gloves to ensure that you get a great quality lure. Also the cap keeps the scent inside the container. You can apply our lures on trees, rocks, bushes, scent sponges or on the heel of your boots. Best of all, they are made right here in the great state of Georgia. ...